The Powerlist

No Joke – April is Adult Learn to Swim Month

USMS Executive Director Rob Butcher is traveling around the country in support of their Swimming Saves Lives foundation’s “Adult Learn…

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Team USA set for week of events in Washington D.C.

The United States Olympic Committee announced today details of four celebratory events to take place April 2-5 in Washington, D.C., commemorating Team…

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Michael Phelps Video Interview at 15 Years Old: The Prelude to the Media Frenzy

Michael Phelps is about to explode onto the competitive swimming scene again, though no one will officially go on-the-recond about the exact date and time.

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Why FINIS Has Gone Strapless

With the release of the Agility and Instinct strapless hand paddles, it is clear that FINIS has found some advantages in producing paddles without the traditional elastic straps.

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McKeon, Sprenger post big times at opening prelims session of Australian Nationals

David McKeon and Christian Sprenger each put up the second-fastest time in the world for 2014 in their respective events to kick off the first preliminary session of Australian Nationals in Brisbane.

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VIDEO: Miami age groupers, coaches wish their older teammates luck at Australian Nationals

The young swimmers of Australia’s Miami Swim Club show their support for their older teammates in this “Good Luck” Australian Nationals lead-up video.

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2014 YMCA National Championships Preview, Plus All the Links You Need to Follow the Meet

Greensboro Aquatic Center will play host to the YMCA Short Course National Championships this year.

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USOC leadership press briefing set for April 8 following board of directors meeting

The United States Olympic Committee board of directors will meet Tuesday, April 8, in Los Angeles. Leaders will be available to the media via teleconference following the meeting at approximately 3:15 p.m. PT.

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Mitch’s Monday Meet Review Episode 7: Men’s NCAA Championships

Join SwimSwam’s Mitch Bowmile as he reviews all of the action from last weekend’s NCAA Championships for the Division I Men. Video courtesy…

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Australian National Championships Preview

Cate Campbell and James Magnussen look to continue to improve on what has already been a successful start to the 2014 season…

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Ahead of Y Nationals, Greensboro Aquatic Center Being Proactive With Air Quality Issues

With an expected 1,400 swimmers descending upon the Greensboro Aquatic Center for this weeks YMCA Short Course National Championships, meet…

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Who To Look For At The Canadian Trials

The 2014 Canadian Commonwealth Games and Pan Pac trials will be taking place in Victoria, British Columbia April 2-5 highlighting Canada’s finest swimming stars. If you don’t know the Canadian roster too well you might want to know who to look for at the meet.

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Russia’s Evgeny Sedov Clears Pair of Junior World Records in Russia

Russian Evgeny Sedov has gone faster than the recognized Junior World Records in two races, though it will be a waiting game to see if they’re recognized.

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Psych Sheets for 2014 Canadian Pan-Pac/Commonwealth Games Trials Have Two Glaring Absences

ESwim’s Brittany MacLean will try and carry her NCAA taper over into the Canadian Pan Pac and Commonwealth Games Trials next weekend in British Columbia.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: Cal senior Tarczynski reflects on winning NCAA titles 3 of 4 college seasons

University of California senior Marcin Tarczynski capped off his college career with his third team NCAA title in four seasons.

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